Business Development Representative - SMB
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Sales
Sales Development Rep/SDR, Business Development, Sales Representative
Business Development Representative - SMB
App Folio is more than a company. We’re a community of dreamers, big thinkers, problem solvers, active listeners, and multipliers. At every opportunity, we set the pace while delivering innovation built to carry real estate into the future. One in which every experience feels effortless, yet meaningful. Where customers are empowered to take on any opportunity. We show up as one team, connected by our values to be a force for good.
Because together, we have the power to create extraordinary outcomes for our customers, our communities, and ourselves.
The Business Development Representative (BDR) is a key player that has fueled App Folio’s growth by assisting in pipeline development and enhancing brand awareness. This entry-level sales role is the starting point for a promising career in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sales. We are looking for confident, ambitious, self-starters seeking to showcase their potential and add value to the company.
The ideal candidate is local to Santa Barbara, CA as this position is a hybrid role, reporting to an office hub at least 3 times a week.
Your impact
- Make 50 outbound calls per day with the intent to qualify leads, build relationships with property managers, and develop new sales opportunities from cold accounts
- Partner with Account Executives to qualify prospects and learn additional sales tactics to win deals together
- Update and maintain Salesforce and Gong databases with new notes and intel gathered from conversations with prospects
- Report on weekly results, both qualitative and quantitative
- Expand knowledge of industry as well as the competitive posture of the company
Your first 30 days
- Confidently make calls to prospects using our sales methodology and tactics
- Develop understanding of App Folio’s value and competitive advantages
- Pitch App Folio value propositions to prospects
- Leverage several sales enablement tools and processes to hit key metrics for performance (Salesforce and Gong)
- Form relationships with team members and key players on the BDR, Sales and Marketing teams
Your first 60 days
- Identify target accounts with Account Executives and have strategic conversations
- Experiment with different prospecting methods (calls, emails, Linked In, Vidyard)
- Effectively execute on marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness
Your first 90 days
- Growth in autonomy and ownership of strategy
- Lead team huddles and discussions
- Consistently meet performance objectives and metrics (daily activities, weekly targets, and monthly quota)
- Partner with leadership to review performance and develop career goals
Qualifications
- 1+ year work experience in a sales role.
- Exceptional level of drive and passion for results.
- Willingness to learn new skills and build a career in sales.
Location
Find out more about our locations by visiting our site .
All late-stage candidates complete an in-person meeting with an App Folian as part of our hiring process.
The compensation that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is: $76,514.85. The actual compensation for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, education, experience, and internal equity.
Please note that compensation is just one aspect of a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The compensation range listed here does not include additional benefits or any discretionary bonuses you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.
Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - see here .
About App Folio
App Folio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Our innovative platform and trusted partnership enable our customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow…
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